Editing BMW API restrictions (section)

==Background==
BMW ConnectedDrive is a subscription-based service that provides remote access to [[BMW]] vehicles through mobile applications & APIs, with tiers ranging from $50 to $150 per year after a free 3-year period.<ref>{{cite web |date=2025-06-27 |title=What You're Really Paying For With BMW ConnectedDrive |url=https://www.bimmer-mag.com/bmw-connected-drive-price/ |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=Bimmer Mag}}</ref> The service enables features such as remote climate control, vehicle location tracking, & electric car charging management through BMW's official mobile applications.<ref>{{cite web |date=2025-01-01 |title=BMW ConnectedDrive App Subscription Products, Store and Services |url=https://www.bmwusa.com/explore/connecteddrive.html |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=BMW USA}}</ref>

Home Assistant is an open-source home automation platform that allows users to integrate various smart home devices & services, including vehicle data through manufacturer APIs, with over 5000+ users of the BMW integration as of September 4th, 2025<ref>{{Cite web |title=Integrations {{!}} Home Assistant Analytics |url=https://analytics.home-assistant.io/integrations/}}</ref>. This number only counts users who did not turn off analytics.

According to discussions on the BMW i4 Forum, many BMW electric car users use this integration to optimize charging based on solar panel production, time-of-use electricity rates, & home energy management systems.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.i4talk.com/threads/smarter-charging-with-home-assistant.5441/ |title=Smarter Charging with Home Assistant |website=BMW i4 Forum |date=2024-05-20 |access-date=2025-01-01}}</ref> The integration was highly valued by users who paid for  BMW's ConnectedDrive subscriptions & expected to maintain API access for their automation needs.